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When families make the decision to begin looking for childcare, it can be very overwhelming to find a center that meets their needs. Families may be looking for a center …

When researching high quality childcare centers there are many aspects to consider, but it is important that families pay close attention to the type of environment their child will be …

Emotional development is very important for young children. Though they may not be able to speak and tell you exactly how they are feeling, they will definitely let you know …

The magical process of reading involves teaching children to turn letter symbols into meaningful language. Research shows that parents, caregivers, and family members can begin fostering an interest in reading, …

Research shows that learning through play is an important part of a child’s development. Though ensuring your child has enough play time is a great benefit to families to allow …

Educational Playcare was awarded the 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant, making this the third consecutive year we have received this award. The Top Workplaces list is based …

Families may be surprised to know that when it comes to arts and crafts projects, there is more than one way to approach an activity. Some families may opt to …

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, …

The brain develops the most during the first 5 years of a child’s life. During these early years, a child needs love and nurturing – both at home and in …

American Sign Language (ASL) is now classified as a world language, the same as Spanish, French, or any other foreign language. Therefore, if a child speaks sign language, the child …